Visit your local Virginia DMV Customer Service Center and:

• Pass the vision test
• Pass the knowledge and road signs tests
• Bring the required identification documents
• Have a parent or guardian sign your application if you’re under 18

Complete all required lessons, activities, and quizzes through our Virginia DMV-approved online driver education program.

Most Virginia teens under 18 are required to complete a 90-minute Parent/Teen Driver Education Program. In most areas of Virginia, this program can be completed online.

After completing the 30-hour online course, schedule an appointment to take your final exam at our local driving school office. On the day of your exam, be sure to bring:

• Your learner’s permit
• Any required course completion documentation
• Any additional documents requested when scheduling your appointment

While holding your learner’s permit, you’ll need to complete:

• 45 total hours of supervised driving practice
• At least 15 hours of driving after sunset

Virginia requires teen drivers to complete professional behind-the-wheel instruction. This training typically includes:

• 7 driving sessions
• 7 observation sessions
• A final road skills evaluation

Virginia requires teen drivers to hold their learner’s permit for a minimum of 9 months before becoming eligible for a driver’s license.

After completing all requirements — including:

• Holding your permit for at least 9 months
• Completing the 30-hour driver education course
• Passing the final exam
• Completing behind-the-wheel training
• Completing 45 hours of supervised practice driving

— you’ll be eligible to receive your Virginia driver’s license. Congratulations!

Visit the DMV and:

• Pass the vision test
• Pass the knowledge and road signs tests
• Bring the required identification documents

Before qualifying for the Adult Waiver Program, you’ll need to complete a Virginia-approved driver education course. This can be completed through:

• A 30-hour online driver education course, or
• An approved classroom-based driver education program

The Adult Waiver Program is designed for adults who are ready to learn, improve, and demonstrate safe driving skills under the guidance of a certified instructor. To participate, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Hold a valid Virginia learner’s permit
• Have completed driver education

Virginia’s Adult Waiver Program includes:

• 7 driving sessions
• 7 observation sessions
• Professional instruction and evaluation by a certified driving instructor

These lessons are designed to help you build confidence, improve your driving skills, and prepare for your final evaluation.

During your final behind-the-wheel session, a certified instructor will evaluate your driving skills and determine whether you have demonstrated the knowledge and ability required to operate a vehicle safely.

After successfully completing all training requirements and passing the final evaluation, you’ll receive your Adult Waiver Certificate.

Take your Adult Waiver Certificate and required identification documents to the DMV. Once processed, you’ll be eligible to receive your Virginia driver’s license.

Virginia requires anyone who fails the learner’s permit knowledge exam three times to complete an approved Driver’s Manual Re-Examination Course before becoming eligible to test again.

Register for a Virginia-approved Driver’s Manual Re-Examination Course. During the course, you’ll review:

• Virginia traffic laws
• Road signs and pavement markings
• Safe driving practices
• Right-of-way rules
• Common testing topics
• Strategies for passing the permit exam

Successfully complete the entire course curriculum.

After successfully completing the course, you’ll receive a Driver’s Manual Re-Examination Course Completion Certificate.

Once you’ve completed the required course, you’ll be eligible to return to the DMV and take the learner’s permit knowledge exam again.

After passing the knowledge exam and vision screening, you’ll receive your Virginia learner’s permit and can begin practicing with a qualified adult driver.

Virginia’s RADEP requirement is 12 hours total — an 8-hour Driver Improvement course plus a 4-hour RADEP addition. Which course you need depends on what you’ve already completed:

• 12-Hour RADEP Course — If you haven’t completed a Virginia Driver Improvement course, this all-in-one option includes everything. Most students fall into this category.
• 4-Hour RADEP Addition — If you have already completed a state-approved 8-hour Driver Improvement course elsewhere, you only need this standalone addition to complete the RADEP requirement.

If you’re unsure which applies to you, check your court order or contact us — we’re happy to help.

Once enrolled, you can work through the course entirely online at your own pace — on any device, from anywhere. There are no scheduled sessions or live classes.

Complete all course chapters and pass the final exam. The exam can be retaken as many times as needed until you pass. The course is designed to be straightforward, and the vast majority of students pass on their first attempt.

As soon as you pass the final exam, your certificate of completion will be emailed to you immediately. We will also report your completion to the Virginia DMV within 24 hours.

Unlike voluntary Driver Improvement completions, RADEP students must personally deliver their certificate to their court. We cannot do this on your behalf.

• Follow whatever delivery instructions your court provided when your case was assigned
• Most courts require in-person delivery or mailing — confirm with your court before submitting
• Write your case number on the back of the certificate before submitting
• If mailing, use certified mail for proof of delivery
• We recommend dropping the certificate off in person at the courthouse whenever possible

After delivering your certificate, follow up with your court to confirm they received it and that your RADEP requirement has been satisfied. You can also check your Virginia driving record online through the DMV to verify your completion has been applied.